The Bedouin Tent & Garden at St Ethelburga's Centre

  329 reviews  – 
St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, 78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG
Liverpool Street Station (250 yd)

About this space

The Tent is a unique space located just a stone's throw from the thoroughfare of Bishopsgate and Liverpool St. Station. A 16-sided structure, made in Saudi Arabia and covered in woven goat's hair, the tent is ideal for meetings, workshops/training events and parties. Along with the stunning garden courtyard it is a real oasis in the City!

It is carpeted and fully heated, with atmospheric lighting. The tent is circular with cushioned bench seating around the edge. There are no tables in the tent and people are asked to remove their shoes before entering.

The undercover glass foyer that overlooks the courtyard garden may be used to set out food and refreshments

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Prices

Monday
8:00 – 2:00
from £70–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 2:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £250 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £350 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
In order that our space can be hired by a wide range of people, we have 3 rates.
Below is an example of a half day slot, please send an enquiry for a full quote.

Individual/Small Charity (with an income under £250,000): From £250
Small Business/Large Charity (with an income over £250,000): From £300
Large Business/Corporate: From £400

Morning bookings are 8:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon bookings are 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Evening bookings are 6:00pm – 10:00pm (extension till 2am available)

Extensions before midnight: £70/hr
Extensions after midnight: £100/hr, or £200/hr if you are selling alcohol.

A booking that crosses over the morning and afternoon slots will be considered a full day booking. A booking that doesn’t take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price (e.g. a booking from 10am to 12pm will pay the full price for a morning booking).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
Teas, coffees and biscuits can be provided by the St Ethelburga’s team and will be charged at £3 per person per round. Guests are welcome to arrange their own food.
Tuesday
8:00 – 2:00
from £70–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 2:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £250 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £350 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
In order that our space can be hired by a wide range of people, we have 3 rates.
Below is an example of a half day slot, please send an enquiry for a full quote.

Individual/Small Charity (with an income under £250,000): From £250
Small Business/Large Charity (with an income over £250,000): From £300
Large Business/Corporate: From £400

Morning bookings are 8:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon bookings are 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Evening bookings are 6:00pm – 10:00pm (extension till 2am available)

Extensions before midnight: £70/hr
Extensions after midnight: £100/hr, or £200/hr if you are selling alcohol.

A booking that crosses over the morning and afternoon slots will be considered a full day booking. A booking that doesn’t take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price (e.g. a booking from 10am to 12pm will pay the full price for a morning booking).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
Teas, coffees and biscuits can be provided by the St Ethelburga’s team and will be charged at £3 per person per round. Guests are welcome to arrange their own food.
Wednesday
8:00 – 2:00
from £70–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 2:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £250 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £350 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
In order that our space can be hired by a wide range of people, we have 3 rates.
Below is an example of a half day slot, please send an enquiry for a full quote.

Individual/Small Charity (with an income under £250,000): From £250
Small Business/Large Charity (with an income over £250,000): From £300
Large Business/Corporate: From £400

Morning bookings are 8:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon bookings are 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Evening bookings are 6:00pm – 10:00pm (extension till 2am available)

Extensions before midnight: £70/hr
Extensions after midnight: £100/hr, or £200/hr if you are selling alcohol.

A booking that crosses over the morning and afternoon slots will be considered a full day booking. A booking that doesn’t take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price (e.g. a booking from 10am to 12pm will pay the full price for a morning booking).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
Teas, coffees and biscuits can be provided by the St Ethelburga’s team and will be charged at £3 per person per round. Guests are welcome to arrange their own food.
Thursday
8:00 – 2:00
from £70–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 2:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £250 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £350 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
In order that our space can be hired by a wide range of people, we have 3 rates.
Below is an example of a half day slot, please send an enquiry for a full quote.

Individual/Small Charity (with an income under £250,000): From £250
Small Business/Large Charity (with an income over £250,000): From £300
Large Business/Corporate: From £400

Morning bookings are 8:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon bookings are 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Evening bookings are 6:00pm – 10:00pm (extension till 2am available)

Extensions before midnight: £70/hr
Extensions after midnight: £100/hr, or £200/hr if you are selling alcohol.

A booking that crosses over the morning and afternoon slots will be considered a full day booking. A booking that doesn’t take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price (e.g. a booking from 10am to 12pm will pay the full price for a morning booking).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
Teas, coffees and biscuits can be provided by the St Ethelburga’s team and will be charged at £3 per person per round. Guests are welcome to arrange their own food.
Friday
8:00 – 2:00
from £70–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 2:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £250 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £350 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
In order that our space can be hired by a wide range of people, we have 3 rates.
Below is an example of a half day slot, please send an enquiry for a full quote.

Individual/Small Charity (with an income under £250,000): From £250
Small Business/Large Charity (with an income over £250,000): From £300
Large Business/Corporate: From £400

Morning bookings are 8:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon bookings are 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Evening bookings are 6:00pm – 10:00pm (extension till 2am available)

Extensions before midnight: £70/hr
Extensions after midnight: £100/hr, or £200/hr if you are selling alcohol.

A booking that crosses over the morning and afternoon slots will be considered a full day booking. A booking that doesn’t take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price (e.g. a booking from 10am to 12pm will pay the full price for a morning booking).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
Teas, coffees and biscuits can be provided by the St Ethelburga’s team and will be charged at £3 per person per round. Guests are welcome to arrange their own food.
Saturday
8:00 – 2:00
from £70–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 2:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £250 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £350 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
In order that our space can be hired by a wide range of people, we have 3 rates.
Below is an example of a half day slot, please send an enquiry for a full quote.

Individual/Small Charity (with an income under £250,000): From £250
Small Business/Large Charity (with an income over £250,000): From £300
Large Business/Corporate: From £400

Morning bookings are 8:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon bookings are 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Evening bookings are 6:00pm – 10:00pm (extension till 2am available)

Extensions before midnight: £70/hr
Extensions after midnight: £100/hr, or £200/hr if you are selling alcohol.

A booking that crosses over the morning and afternoon slots will be considered a full day booking. A booking that doesn’t take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price (e.g. a booking from 10am to 12pm will pay the full price for a morning booking).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
Teas, coffees and biscuits can be provided by the St Ethelburga’s team and will be charged at £3 per person per round. Guests are welcome to arrange their own food.
Sunday
8:00 – 2:00
from £70–£100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
0:00 – 2:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £250 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £350 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
In order that our space can be hired by a wide range of people, we have 3 rates.
Below is an example of a half day slot, please send an enquiry for a full quote.

Individual/Small Charity (with an income under £250,000): From £250
Small Business/Large Charity (with an income over £250,000): From £300
Large Business/Corporate: From £400

Morning bookings are 8:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon bookings are 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Evening bookings are 6:00pm – 10:00pm (extension till 2am available)

Extensions before midnight: £70/hr
Extensions after midnight: £100/hr, or £200/hr if you are selling alcohol.

A booking that crosses over the morning and afternoon slots will be considered a full day booking. A booking that doesn’t take up the whole of one slot will not be eligible for a discounted price (e.g. a booking from 10am to 12pm will pay the full price for a morning booking).

Over the Christmas and New Year period, space prices are increased as follows:
20% between 1st Dec – 23rd Dec
50% between 24th Dec – 1st Jan
Teas, coffees and biscuits can be provided by the St Ethelburga’s team and will be charged at £3 per person per round. Guests are welcome to arrange their own food.

Capacity

Standing
up to 30
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flipchart
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Fully Heated
Dimmable Lighting
Courtyard Garden
Foyer Area
Livestreaming Facilities
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- You agree to our full terms and conditions as listed here: https://stethelburgas.org/venue-hire/venue-hire-terms-and-conditions

- No Red Wine / Red Drinks. Throughout the venue, red wine is not permitted due to the stone floors of the nave and courtyard, and the carpeted interior of the Bedouin tent

- Smoking (including e-cigarettes/vaping) is strictly forbidden in any part of the building or Tent, but is permitted in the courtyard garden or outside the front entrance on Bishopsgate

- No Helium Balloons

- No blu tack

- No Candles inside Tent or Inner Courtyard. Candles are permitted in the outer
courtyard and other areas when in a container higher than the flame. They should
not be placed near/under plants or in thoroughfares

- No Shoes inside Tent. We kindly ask all guests and organisers to remove their
shoes before entering the Bedouin Tent

- Set-up and clear-up time is included in the booked slot. The space will not be
accessible before this time

- The space must be left as found

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(329 reviews and ratings - )

J
Judith T.
December 2023

Really unusual venue with helpful staff (Nelson). Our guests loved it! Easy walk from Liverpool Street station. In better weather the outdoor space would have a bonus, but the tent and serving area were warm and welcoming. Note that you do need to bring your own glasses, plates, cutlery.

A very basic kitchen and cutlery/crockery/glasses would be a great improvement. (NB We did know there would be no kitchen when booking).

T
Tariq B.
November 2023

Great location and venue. Need a sink for us to use!

J
Jutheanne C.
October 2023

Beautiful serene space

It took a long time to open the main door and there wasn’t enough communication beforehand

A
Arun R.
October 2023

Had an event for 20 close friends and family at the tent. Everyone loved the venue and how centrally it was located. The tent was beautiful and the courtyard was beyond charming. The staff were helpful right from viewing till end of the event. Had a memorable day here, would highly recommend and will definitely be back again!

The loading/unloading for caterers could be better. There is no designated area at the venue, however staff helped with trolleys and moving. It becomes a bit complicated if you have a lot of catering equipment like we did.


The location is a stunning venue situated near Liverpool Street. It provides a fantastic combination of intimacy and grandeur with original 14th-century arches providing the backdrop to the main space. Destroyed by an IRA bomb in 1993, it has been rebuilt with modern features and offers a unique and memorable space for any event. It is equipped with fast WiFi and has an in-house projector and sound system available in the main space.

The Bedouin Tent is a circular space, ideal for meetings and away-days, intimate gatherings and workshops, while the Nave offers a spectacular space for larger events.

This is a place like no other!


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